The story of the 1967 train layout and stash brought up a couple of good questions, even as more facts failed to emerge. If something were to happen to you, would your spouse know how to deal with the collection you’ve left behind? I think it’s a valid question, and not just for trains.
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Does your spouse know who your collecting buddies are?
Posted by Dave Farquhar on March 22, 2013
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2013/03/does-your-spouse-know-who-your-collecting-buddies-are/
My Stan Musial stories
When I was a toddler, I played in Stan Musial’s swimming pool. Yes, I really did.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on January 22, 2013
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2013/01/my-stan-musial-stories/
An easy DIY Lionel-compatible high-side gondola
My preschool-aged boys and I made train cars this weekend. Yes, I introduced my boys to the idea of making train cars from scratch–scratchbuilding. They aren’t finescale models by any stretch. But the project was cheap–no more than $30 for the pair of cars, total–and it was fun. Here’s how we made these simple train [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on December 11, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/12/an-easy-diy-lionel-compatible-high-side-gondola/
My reaction to the Royals’ trade for James Shields
I don’t write about baseball all that often anymore, because to do a good job of it day to day you have to immerse yourself in it more than I’m willing or able to do, but I enjoy baseball. And I’m a long-suffering Kansas City Royals fan. One of my earliest memories is going to [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on December 10, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/12/my-reaction-to-the-royals-trade-for-james-shields/
Hey! That’s your teammate.
I don’t remember much about playing baseball in the fifth grade. I was an outfielder, but I don’t remember if I played left or right field that year. I don’t remember if I hit at the top of the order, or if I hit sixth. My main memory of that year is one specific incident. [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on September 16, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/09/hey-thats-your-teammate/
Nobody respects craftsmanship anymore
The New York Times laments the decline of craftsmanship and its side effects in the United States. A generation ago, it wasn’t terribly uncommon for men to make their own kitchen cabinets. And those cabinets, if built correctly, would last several lifetimes. The cabinets my great-great grandfather built before the turn of the previous century [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on July 24, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/07/nobody-respects-craftsmanship-anymore/
It’s not about the money
I made my resignation official on Friday. It was a hard decision to make, but I had a nagging feeling, on a couple of fronts, that I didn’t have a lot of choice. But I’ll be OK. I had a new gig lined up long before I handed in my resignation. I’ll make a smooth [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on June 17, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/06/its-not-about-the-money/
Microsoft just priced its Windows 8-based tablets out of the market
Microsoft just priced its Windows 8-based tablets out of the market. Extremetech reports that they expect Windows 8-based tablets to sell for $600-$900. I think Microsoft is forgetting its history.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on June 14, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/06/microsoft-just-priced-its-windows-8-based-tablets-out-of-the-market/
What I know about Wise Bread’s 10 worst ways to make extra money
Wise Bread gives the 10 worst ways to make extra money. The scary thing is, I’ve actually looked into most of these, and tried some.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on May 20, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/05/what-i-know-about-wise-breads-10-worst-ways-to-make-extra-money/
Let’s import the Dutch Repair cafe idea
In Amsterdam, a couple of times a month volunteers meet up in community centers to fix things. Anyone can bring items that don’t work anymore to get it fixed. It reduces waste, people save money, they get to meet their neighbors, and it provides opportunity. Opportunity? Hear me out.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on May 12, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/05/lets-import-the-dutch-repair-cafe-idea/